Music and ministry Jesus Rocks the Redwoods returns

Richardson Grove Campground and RV Park, eight miles south of Garberville, will come alive with Christian music all day Saturday with the Fourth annual Jesus Rocks the Redwoods.

Several bands will provide the musical entertainment including Wayland's Daughter, Apostle 13, Alluvus, Trent Zelanic and the Ambassadors, Remnant, Supernaturally Blessed, Sound Doctrine Band, Men of Action Quartet and others. To reach the campground and RV park, take U.S. Highway 101 exit No. 750 between Richardson Grove State Park and the Cook's Valley exit.

"With this new venue," organizers said on their website, "we have lots of trees, a covered stage that holds 200, and we have onsite accommodations."

An assortment of food and beverages will be available throughout the day after the gates open at 10 a.m.

In between sets, those who are so inclined can try out their board at the McKinleyville Skatepark Organization and Church on the Rock skateboarding pipes and rails. The offerings include a mobile half-pipe, some rails and two, 1/4 pipes.

If that's not to your liking, buy a little lunch to enjoy under the redwoods or browse the various vendors' booths.

And, of course, a faith in God is at the core of the annual gathering.

"The ministry goals of this event are to evangelize a lost community by bringing the Gospel of Jesus to attendees in a family event lifting up the name of Jesus," according to the website. "We will do this through worship, sound teaching, and in our interaction with event attendees. While many of our attendees are Christian, we hope that this event will encourage them, allow great fellowship with the saints and help them to grow in their walk with Jesus."